How Teslas Use ZEF Chargers

Overview: This outlines the requirements for a Tesla to charge at a ZEF charger.

Teslas utilize the North American Charging Standard plug type, which (at the time of writing) is not currently available on most non-Tesla chargers. In order to use a ZEF charger, an adaptor is required.

For Level 2 chargers, a Tesla -> J1772 adaptor is required.

For DC Fast chargers, a Tesla -> CCS or Tesla->CHAdeMO adaptor is required, depending upon the plug type.

1. Level 2 -> Tesla Adapter

All Teslas come with a Level 2 (aka J1772) to Tesla plug adapter.  The Driver should attached the Tesla Adapter onto the J1772/L2 plug.  Once engaged on the plug, then it can be put into the vehicle and used as normal.

(Pictured below) Tesla adapter on the left, J1772 Plug on the right

(below) The J1772 plug with the Tesla adapter on the end is seated in the Tesla vehicle.

2. CHAdeMO/CCS (DCFC) -> Tesla Adapter

A fast charger/DCFC/Level 3 Tesla adapter does NOT come with the vehicle.  This can be purchased online via the Tesla store. 

(below) CHAdeMO plug plugged into CHAdeMO->Tesla adapter, plugged into the Tesla vehicle.